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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.93, 776.62 and 243.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.93, 776.62 and 243.95 is: 365.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.93 : 776.62 = 243.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.93/776.62 = 243.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.93x = 776.62 × 243.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.93x = 189,452.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,452.87/517.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.79

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